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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Guest Author Sunday-Krista Joy

Guest Author Sunday

Krista Joy

Disney Gals are excited to welcome a new Guest Author-Krista Joy of Disneyways.com Please join us as Krista takes us behind the scenes of China at Epcot. Welcome Krista! We are so excited to have you as this week's Honorary Gal

One of Epcot's Best
Kept Secrets! - submitted by Krista from
Disneyways.com

What comes to mind when you think of the gorgeous
China Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase?

Sure, China has lots to
offer. The pavilion is decorated with serene ponds, crossed by fantastic
bridges, and is dominated by a replica of the Temple of Heaven. Here you will
also find Reflections of China, a Circle-Vision 360° movie - and there
is a museum containing several ancient Chinese artifacts. You don't see that
every day.

China's Nine Dragons is one
of the most beautiful restaurants in all of World Showcase, and the Lotus
Blossom Cafe has some of the best orange chicken in town. Shopping at Good Fortune
Gifts and House of Good Fortune is a wonderful air-conditioned past time in the
hot Florida summers.

Agent P World Showcase Adventure? Check. Dragon Legend Acrobats? Yep - China has those too - and what visit to China would be complete without actually meeting Mulan and Mushu? Speaking of Mulan, did you know Epcot's China Pavilion served as a backdrop for the music video "Reflection," performed by Christina Aguilera? You may recall that "Reflection" was from Mulan's 1998 film - and nobody knew who Christina Aguilera was back then.

It's not new - it's just that the The Lucky Combo has been hiding from me

(in plain sight).

For just $9.98, The Lucky
Combo includes a Chinese BBQ Pork Bun, a Curry Chicken Pocket and an Egg Roll
with your choice of a canned soft drink and a pretty generous serving of ice
cream.

No...for real...this is an actual thing.

I had to take a picture because I couldn't believe my own
eyes.

The extra ice cream you see
pictured here belonged to my dining companion. We got one of each option
- Strawberry Red Bean and Caramel Ginger.Trust me - you need to try them BOTH.

But wait - there's more!

Tea here comes in all forms
– hot, iced,spikedor slushie - and it is the only
location in Epcot that carries real brewed tea instead of pre-made tea
beverages.

Not a fan of hot tea? Here's
another little secret:

The extremely friendly cast
members that staff this location will gladly provide you a cup of ice to make
your own iced version. They will also offer you a tasting of any (non-spiked)
beverage, if you want to try before you buy.

Even though it's hard for me
to look past the Lucky Combo, here are more details on the menu, in case you
want to plan ahead: